He wore Inter’s shirt during the first Scudetto Years with Massimo Moratti. This week, in our partner fcinternews.it’s interview series, it’s Olivier Dacourt who talks about the memories that tie him to the historical Inter president and his thoughts on Walter Mazzarri’s team. Here are the questions and his answers.

Will you be there for Thohir’s first visit to the San Siro against Sampdoria?

“I would have gone, but I work for French TV and I thought it was the week after. On Sunday morning I have a commitment. I will be sad that I couldn’t come.”

Moratti has left after 18 years. Did you expect that?

“For a long time we have talked about the fact that Moratti could leave Inter. Then we all know that he never would have sold the club without knowing into whose hands he leaves Inter. If Thohir has taken over, it means that Moratti believes he can do good things for the club and the fans.”

What are your memories of Moratti from the days when you played for Inter?

“When I got there Inter had not won the Scudetto in 17 years and we won. We were lucky enough to win it and it was a nice moment. He celebrated with us. It was an unforgettable moment for us and all the people around Inter as well. I wasn’t lucky enough to win the Champions with Inter but it was just as beautiful. Moratti had been waiting for it for many years after his father won it in 1965. He deserved all these trophies.”

What do you think about Mazzarris Inter?

“I think they are much better than last year when there were many problems. The team has started over again in a good way, and right now the team is having a good season. That was important…”

Which player do you prefer?

“I really like Ricky Alvarez, he has great qualities, can make the difference. I ‘m glad to see Zanetti play after injury, the experience is invaluable. Pupi is now part of the Arena (laughs ed.) Cuchu is still there as well, he has done great things at Inter. They are warriors who have fought great battles and made history at Inter.”

Would you recommend some young Frenchmen to Thohir?

“According to me, Florian Thauvin in Marseille has great quality. Then there’s also Pogba, but he’s already in Juve. He has an incredible talent, providing both quantity and quality. But I think Thohir have in mind to create a good team for the next year. I wouldn’t be surprised if a big player would arrive in the summer transfer market, if he could buy Inter it means that you can afford it…”

Source: fcinternews.it